Dam KS03613
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03613 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 0.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03613 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HOFFMAN III, CHRISTIAN N
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03613?
Dam KS03613 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS03613?
Dam KS03613 is owned by HOFFMAN III, CHRISTIAN N (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03613 built?
Dam KS03613 was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03613?
Dam KS03613 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS03613?
Dam KS03613 has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Dam KS03613 last inspected?
Dam KS03613 was last inspected on March 19, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.